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Corten Steel Facades and Green Roofs Elevate Sustainable Residential Living

Author:
Gabriel Noboru Ishida
Corten Steel Facades and Green Roofs Elevate Sustainable Residential Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing Corten steel facades and extensive green roofs, the design integrates robust materials with ecological features to create a versatile living space that fosters community interactions.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with Corten steel facades for durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Incorporates extensive green roofs to enhance biodiversity and eco-efficiency.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for structural strength and sustainability.
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Employs a bent A-frame design that maximizes natural light and ventilation.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for low maintenance and a unique exterior finish.

### Project Overview

Located within an evolving urban context, Evolving Eden aims to redefine residential living by prioritizing functionality alongside aesthetic coherence in an environmentally responsible framework. The design focuses on creating adaptable living spaces that foster connections between indoor and outdoor environments, incorporating multiple gardens and versatile communal areas to enhance ecological interaction and improve resident quality of life.

### Spatial Strategy

The design promotes adaptable spaces that cater to both private and communal activities, ensuring flexibility in use. Open floor plans on the ground level enhance flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, while strategically placed functional spaces, such as laundry and home offices, reinforce convenience. On the upper level, bedrooms feature private balconies and shared terraces, facilitating personal space amidst community interaction. Each room is oriented to capture optimal natural light and views, fostering an intimate connection with the surroundings.

### Materiality and Sustainability

The project employs a selection of sustainable materials that balance durability and aesthetic appeal. Concrete provides structural integrity and energy efficiency, while glass maximizes natural light and connectivity to outdoor spaces. Corten steel offers weather resistance and a distinct visual character, complemented by lightweight aluminum in solar panel arrays and structural components. Wood enhances interiors with warmth, while composite materials are utilized for safety in stair and railing systems. Sustainable design also includes integrated gardens for water retention and biodiversity, solar energy systems for energy independence, and rainwater harvesting solutions to minimize municipal water dependency.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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